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Exhibit Express
Reconfigure the pieces of your modular display any way you like when you use the TK Express modular display system by 253 Inc. Crafted of lightweight aluminum, the TK Express features a universal connection that will line up any pieces using a pin system. As such, no tools are required for assembly, and most kits can be put together in less than 15 minutes. Components such as printed graphics panels, LED lighting, monitor mounts, tabletops, and more can be added to customize exhibit systems, which are available in seven standard colors and include a plastic case for shipping. Contact: 253 Inc., South San Francisco, CA, 800-426-5823, www.tktruss.com

Band Awareness
Whether you use Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) to manage access to an event or to track how people interact with displays, the RFID Adhesive Closure Wristband from Metalcraft Inc. is a versatile solution. Wristbands contain an RFID inlay between layers of polypropylene, and can be used with a variety of tracking technology. Print the bands with QR codes that feature marketing messages for the wearer, or program them to contain attendee data to use with reports analyzing their display usage. Contact: Metalcraft Inc., Mason City, IA, 641-423-9460, www.idplate.com

Rock and Roll
For the rich look of river stone without the hassle of trucking in the real deal for your exhibit walls, check out Texture Plus Riverstone Grand Interlock Select Panels. The 2-inch-thick panels come in 2-by-4-foot sections weighing 5 pounds each, and interlocking joints on all four sides make installation a breeze. Crafted of molded polymer, the reusable panels come in shades of gray, tan, and cream, with matching caulking colors. Panels are weatherproof, and applications intended for interior use can be fireproofed. Contact: Texture Plus, Bohemia, NY, 800-863-8468, www.textureplus.com

Touching the Surface
Take your tabletop interactive screen to new heights when you use the Innovate Surface Table from AbcomRents. Outfitted with 46- or 55-inch touchscreens, table height can be adjusted and the
display can be tilted up to 60 degrees to provide optimal viewing. Interactive screens are powered by an embedded quad-core processor that runs software created by the client, customized by AbcomRents, or purchased as an out-of-the-box program, and the screen can support up to 10 users at once. Tables are crafted of aluminum and finished in black powder coat can be integrated with larger screens using an HDMI cable. Contact: AbcomRents, Itasca, IL, 630-250-9393, www.abcomrents.com